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A relative to poison ivy, poison sumac is a flowering shrub or woody plant that contains the same oil. However, it is considered more allergenic, causing a very inflamed, painful and itchy rash.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.